Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112057542 - Sun World International Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Sun World International Inc
45-585 Commerce Street
Indio, CA 92201
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1028, Coachella, CA 92236
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361401490 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:15 a.m. on April 24, 1992, Employee #1, of Sun World International, Inc., was attempting to repair or adjust a chain and sprocket drive on a conveyor that was used to move tangerines from a dryer to the processing area. He was working alone, using a toggle type switch to jog the sprocket into position. Three fingers on Employee #1's right hand were amputated when they passed through the chain and sprocket drive. He had attended safety meetings on April 7, 1992, and March 17, 1992, during which the company lockout and blockout procedure was covered.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CONVEYOR, SPROCKET, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112057542 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial machinery repairers |
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